Honest and Unmerciful Music Reviews

Julian Casablancas + The Voidz

With little word from The Strokes since they dropped Comedown Machine last year, it came as a pleasant surprise to both me and the rest of the music world when a short video published via Casablancas’ Facebook page revealed that a new solo album under the tagline “Julian Casablancas and The Voidz” would be hitting our faces soon enough.

Considering how scatterbrained Comedown Machine felt at times, it’s interesting that excerpts from the new album trailer appear to be much more guitar based, and dare I say -whispers- early strokes-esque? Not only is Julian back to singing in his oh-so charismatic baritone, snarling through distorted vocals amidst a thudding backbeat, but he seems to be enjoying performing again. Snatched footage of he and his new backing band The Voidz playing a couple of secret shows reveals many a cheeky smile from the New York rocker. It’s heart warming.

I for one am thoroughly excited by this album trailer, but what do you think?